France’s postal and banking services disrupted by suspected DDoS attack
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/frances-postal-and-banking-services-disrupted-by-suspected-ddos-attack/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/frances-postal-and-banking-services-disrupted-by-suspected-ddos-attack/
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France's postal and banking services disrupted by suspected DDoS attack | TechCrunch
France's postal service, La Poste, said it was hit by a disruptive cyberattack that knocked its services offline.
Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerruner’s Kirsten Green
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/marissa-mayers-new-startup-dazzle-raises-8m-led-by-forerruners-kirsten-green/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/marissa-mayers-new-startup-dazzle-raises-8m-led-by-forerruners-kirsten-green/
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Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerruner's Kirsten Green | TechCrunch
Mayer launched Dazzle after shuttering her photo and contact management startup Sunshine.
This founder just landed funding for a second go at the same problem: affordable custom home design
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/this-founder-just-landed-backing-for-a-second-go-at-the-same-problem-affordable-custom-home-design/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/this-founder-just-landed-backing-for-a-second-go-at-the-same-problem-affordable-custom-home-design/
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This founder just landed funding for a second go at the same problem: affordable custom home design | TechCrunch
Drafted is now nearly five months old, and it's everything Atmos wasn't.
US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/us-insurance-giant-aflac-says-hackers-stole-personal-data-of-22-6-million/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/us-insurance-giant-aflac-says-hackers-stole-personal-data-of-22-6-million/
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US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million | TechCrunch
Aflac, one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S., confirmed hackers stole reams of personal data, including Social Security numbers, identity documents, and health information.
Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/hackers-stole-over-2-7-billion-in-crypto-in-2025-data-shows/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/hackers-stole-over-2-7-billion-in-crypto-in-2025-data-shows/
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Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows | TechCrunch
This was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists — 2025 was the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.
John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/john-carreyrou-and-other-authors-bring-new-lawsuit-against-six-major-ai-companies/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/john-carreyrou-and-other-authors-bring-new-lawsuit-against-six-major-ai-companies/
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John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies | TechCrunch
These authors rejected Anthropic's class action settlement, arguing that "LLM companies should not be able to so easily extinguish thousands upon thousands of high-value claims at bargain-basement rates."
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Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/zoox-issues-software-recall-over-lane-crossings/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/zoox-issues-software-recall-over-lane-crossings/
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Zoox issues software recall over lane crossings | TechCrunch
The company has issued a software update to its autonomous driving system to fix its lane-crossing behavior.
ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/servicenow-to-acquire-cybersecurity-startup-armis-for-7-75b/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/servicenow-to-acquire-cybersecurity-startup-armis-for-7-75b/
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ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B | TechCrunch
The deal is expected to yield significant returns for Armis investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG, and Insight Partners.
Trump administration’s ban on foreign-made drones starts this week. You can say goodbye to new DJI models.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/trump-administrations-ban-on-foreign-made-drones-starts-this-week-you-can-say-goodbye-to-new-dji-models/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/23/trump-administrations-ban-on-foreign-made-drones-starts-this-week-you-can-say-goodbye-to-new-dji-models/
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Trump administration's ban on foreign-made drones starts this week — you can say goodbye to new DJI models | TechCrunch
It's the latest development in an evolving war between Chinese and American consumer tech products.
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How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve using AI
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/how-to-track-santa-claus-this-christmas-eve-2022/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/how-to-track-santa-claus-this-christmas-eve-2022/
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How to track Santa Claus this Christmas Eve using AI | TechCrunch
With tracking tools like the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google’s Santa Tracker, everyone can follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve.
Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/italy-tells-meta-to-suspend-its-policy-that-bans-rival-ai-chatbots-from-whatsapp/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/italy-tells-meta-to-suspend-its-policy-that-bans-rival-ai-chatbots-from-whatsapp/
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Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp | TechCrunch
Italy has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp's business tools to offer their own AI chatbots on the popular chat app.
The 14 top agtech, food tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-14-top-agtech-food-tech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-14-top-agtech-food-tech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/
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The 14 top agtech, food tech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield | TechCrunch
Here is the full list of the agtech and food tech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
Apple pauses app store changes in Texas after court blocks age assurance law
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/apple-pauses-app-store-changes-in-texas-after-court-blocks-age-assurance-law/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/apple-pauses-app-store-changes-in-texas-after-court-blocks-age-assurance-law/
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Apple pauses app store changes in Texas after court blocks age-assurance law | TechCrunch
Apple said it will pause its plans for compliance with the new law in Texas but notes other age-assurance tech remains available to developers.
How Mill closed the deal with Amazon and Whole Foods
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/how-mill-closed-the-deal-with-amazon-and-whole-foods/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/how-mill-closed-the-deal-with-amazon-and-whole-foods/
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Exclusive: How Mill closed the deal with Amazon and Whole Foods | TechCrunch
Matt Rogers' food waste startup will soon deploy its commercial food waste bins in grocery stores throughout the U.S. Here's how Rogers thinks about preparing a startup for success.
The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-9-top-biotech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-9-top-biotech-startups-from-disrupt-startup-battlefield/
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The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield | TechCrunch
Here is the full list of the biotech and pharma Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/waymo-is-testing-gemini-as-an-in-car-ai-assistant-in-its-robotaxis/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/waymo-is-testing-gemini-as-an-in-car-ai-assistant-in-its-robotaxis/
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Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis | TechCrunch
Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.
Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/waymo-explains-why-its-robotaxis-got-stuck-during-the-sf-blackout/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/waymo-explains-why-its-robotaxis-got-stuck-during-the-sf-blackout/
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Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout | TechCrunch
The company also said its robotaxis navigated more than 7,000 dark stoplights successfully on Saturday.
The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-european-startup-markets-data-doesnt-match-its-energy-yet/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-european-startup-markets-data-doesnt-match-its-energy-yet/
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The European startup market's data doesn't match its energy — yet | TechCrunch
Europe's startup market hasn't produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.
The year data centers went from backend to center stage
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-year-data-centers-went-from-backend-to-center-stage/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/the-year-data-centers-went-from-backend-to-center-stage/
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The year data centers went from backend to center stage | TechCrunch
Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.
Nvidia acquires AI chip challenger Groq for $20B, report says
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/nvidia-acquires-ai-chip-challenger-groq-for-20b-report-says/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/24/nvidia-acquires-ai-chip-challenger-groq-for-20b-report-says/
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Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq's tech and hire its CEO | TechCrunch
With Groq on its side, Nvidia is poised to become even more dominant in chip manufacturing.
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The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/25/the-best-distraction-blockers-to-jumpstart-your-focus-in-the-new-year/
Source:https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/25/the-best-distraction-blockers-to-jumpstart-your-focus-in-the-new-year/
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The best distraction blockers to jumpstart your focus in the new year | TechCrunch
Whether you need to limit social media scrolling or block off time to be productive, there are different tools that can help you stay on task